R. Lee Ermey Dies at 74

posted by Deanna King -
Apr 16, 2018

R. Lee Ermey, the actor known for his Golden Globe-nominated role as an intimidating drill sergeant in "Full Metal Jacket," died Sunday at the age of 74, according to a statement from his manager. Ermey died from complications of pneumonia. Ermey, a Vietnam veteran, played the role of Gunnery Sgt. Hartman who trains a new group of recruits in the 1987 film "Full Metal Jacket." He received a Golden Globe best supporting actor nomination for his role in the movie directed by Stanley Kubrick.

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